France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Hold with unsharpened edges

with unsharpened edges

then invalided to England and sent to the Norfolk War Hospital

folder measuring 217 mm x 285 mm x 12

He was wounded in the left thigh and right shoulder but

now seemingly endless artillery barrages rained down on troops taking shelter in trenches and dugouts

France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Hold with unsharpened edgesOrdre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Grand croix. Instituted in 1802. 1951 1962 Issue. In silver gilt, maker marked "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and hallmarked with a crab on the pin, measuring 92. 8 mm (w) x 90. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits,